Avocent DSR KVM over IP switches

The Avocent DSR range of KVM over IP switches provide BIOS-level control of all connected servers and serial-based devices. DSR switches let you remotely manage and power cycle connected devices, and provide external modem support when the network is down. DSR switches feature an on-board Web interface compatible with Internet Explorer, Mozilla and Firefox for access and control of your servers over IP.

DSR switches provide a Virtual Media capability so you can map local storage media to a remote server. DSR switches support IPv6 and IPv4 for easier transition.

Avocent DSView

Add Avocent DSView software and gain the benefits of centralized management of your DSR KVM switches and attached servers. DSView 3 software gives you one common browser based interface to access and manage console and power management appliances for you entire data center environment, including the following:

• Citrix XenServer. and virtual machines
• VMware Virtual Infrastructure, including Virtual Centers, ESX Servers and Virtual Machines
• Blade servers and enclosures
• Embedded service processors
• Rack-mounted servers
• Cyclades ACS advanced console servers
• DSR© KVM over IP switches
• PM Intelligent Power Distribution Units (IPDUs)
• MergePoint© service processor management devices
• Select 3rd party KVM and IPDUs

Data centers evolve. Whether migrating to blades, experimenting with SANs or testing a new router, DSView 3 software helps data center managers maintain control by by integrating with new technologies and providing a consistent interface. DSView 3 software offers deep pre-built integration with HP Software, NetClarity, Uptime Devices, VMware, Citrix and others, and provides an API to enable integration with other applications.

DSView 3 software also provides custom views for each user, graphical report building and task automation tools, and enables a holistic view of network assets. The DS Zones feature offers greater administration control for improved asset accountability and remote office and departmental autonomy.

The .hub and spoke. architecture of DSView 3 software allows for high availability and distributed access across locations. Out-of-band features allow administrators to diagnose and repair problems even when gateways, routers, or other IP connectivity is down.

DSView 3 software easily integrates with existing security infrastructure, authenticating against internal or external standards-based services. All traffic is encrypted and the detailed activity logs provide a critical audit trail for issue resolution and regulatory compliance. Remote management capabilities allow physical lock down of sensitive machines for greater peace of mind.

The DSView 3 Power Manager extends the capability of the DSView 3 software by also giving companies the ability to monitor and measure IT energy consumption, costs, and trends across all levels within their data centers and remote locations.